The island of Cyprus is literally so beautiful, that men and forces have fought over it for centuries for its bounty, tropical climate, attractive flora, and the geography to suit anyone’s taste. It also happens to be the mythical place where the Greek goddess of love and rapture, Aphrodite was born. Men have fought and lost their lives so that one ruler or another might possess the island; such as the Persians, and Egyptians, Mycenaeans, Assyrians, and those are only a few. The most recent feud over Cyprus’s beauty was between the Greeks and Turks.

Now, after all the past wars have been fought, Cyprus is peppered with many different cultural monuments, such as castles from the Crusaders, and even the tomb of Mohammed’s aunt. Even the geography of the island is situated so that there is fun, and adventure to be had all year around. In the center of the island, the terrain is more mountainous, while along the outer region of the island, outward from the mountains, is the plenty coastline, semi-tropical forests and beautiful beaches.

Culturally, Cyprus is highly diverse, and the official languages spoken there are both Turkish, and Greek. “Cypriot” cuisine, is very diverse as well, offering many options for the tasteful and adventurous traveler, such as octopus in red wine, sea bass, red mullet, calamari, while the vegetable that are commonly prepared are usually potatoes and cauliflower. For the turf meat lovers, there’s grilled lamb, and “sheftalia”, which is minced meat, wrapped in mesentery. Those are just a few delicacies travelers enjoy popularly during their stay at the island, however, there are of course, the more tame dishes available for the less digestively adventurous travellers.

Transportation in Cyprus, unlike some other international destinations, is a place where you can actually get around by vehicle. The number of trucks and cars being used for transport are increasing every year, as more and more roads are being paved for better transportation among its populace. Motorcycles and scooters are also popular, as they afford access to crowded shopping areas and streets that are high in traffic. If you plan to visit Cyprus, don’t be afraid to rent a car for the duration of your trip, but if you’re in an urban or heavily populated area, rent a scooter for a day or so, and see if that makes transportation any easier.

There are many different popular hotel and resort destinations in Cyprus, and, one of the topmost of these are in Paphos, which was once the capital of Cyprus, and also is host to many of the beautiful, and legendary historical points of interest. That area is peppered with many different hotels of various levels of luxury, such as Venus Beach, Coral Beach, and St. George Gardens. Limassol is the center for water activity, and beach fun oriented vacationers, with its wide expanses of sandy beaches, and variety of aquatic activities. Popular hotels in Limassol are of course, the Four Seasons, and Amathus Beach. It’s important for vacationers to remember that although the days in Cyprus can be very warm, the nights do get chilly. When packing, make sure to bring many light clothes, but also sweaters for the evenings. It’s also much cheaper to travel to Cyprus in the off-season, however, adverse weather conditions make this a none too popular idea for a good reason.